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222 Storm Jib George68fs at 8:09pm 03.01.16 Ask An Oday Owner 5/882 Hello all, Would anyone know the size of a storm jib for a O'Day 222? Sq feet, luff, etc. Thanks, G
House batteries?? eianm at 7:49pm 03.01.16 Big Boats 29/5986 Does anyone have any strong opinions re the choice between traditional wet cell 8D's as opposed to A
Opinion on this sail trim (2) Ward H at 7:45pm 03.01.16 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 32/4217 Here are a couple photos I took at the end of last season of my new sail. There are some wrinkles ne
Carbon Monoxide Detector lehighsail at 6:45pm 03.01.16 Ask All Sailors 31/5278 Went to check on my boat today to see how it faired over the winter. One of my carbon monoxide dete
Looking for a 26S Leigh Ross at 5:34pm 03.01.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/652 My wife has commanded an increase in the fleet. So I'm looking for a 26S in good shape. We are in no
No spark in Tohatsu 5hp 4 cycle Mac Bentley at 5:13pm 03.01.16 Engines and Propulsion 0/711 Getting no spark in my Tohatsu. It's only two years old. Kill switch checks out OK. New spark plug.
Is it me or is it Yacht World Brian D at 4:43pm 03.01.16 Sails Call Lounge 15/1551 Seems like on every boat I look at, I cannot get past the 6th picture. Clicking on the arrow works f
Im probably overthinking this.... ironchemist at 4:11pm 03.01.16 Day Sailers 10/1464 I recently stepped the mast on my O'day 25 to replace the halyards and rig her for cockpit sailing.
Yanmer 2GM20F for 1981 C30 lpbosch at 2:59pm 03.01.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/601 Would the Yanmar 2GM20F fit into a 1981 Catalina 30. I would be replacing a Universal 5411
Pemlico sound lee oakley at 2:01pm 03.01.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1050 Would like some input on inlets entering atlantic from the sound. How is the Hatteras inlet? From wh
Question about Turnbuckles from two websites flyinbrian87 at 12:54pm 03.01.16 Ask All Sailors 8/1281 hello, quick question about quality of turnbuckles on two different websites, with totally different
COAX CABLE mike pace at 11:18am 03.01.16 Ask An Oday Owner 9/928 I need to replace the coax cable that runs through the mast of our ODAY 25. If I connect the new cab
Weird sailing news 25yearslater at 10:26am 03.01.16 Sails Call Lounge 27/2347 http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/mummy-looking-dead-man-found-in-yacht-off-philippines/ar-BBqbFIM
"T" molding azambella at 10:16am 03.01.16 The Cherubini Hunters 4/699 I am doing the cabin sole thing this year on out Cherubini Hunter 33 and would like to replace the "
spreader length macgregor venture 224 sjstewart at 9:30am 03.01.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1157 I,ve got a macgregor venture 224 that has no spreaders the fittings are on the mast .I need to know
stuffing box problem brad minda at 9:27am 03.01.16 Catalina 30 8/1897 Hello to all my name is Brad and my wife is Minda. My 85 Catalina 30 is now named Collette( wife's m
Calling all San Francisco Bay area sailors! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:33am 03.01.16 Ask All Sailors 17/621 I will be at the Strictly Sail Pacific show in Richmond Sarturday and Sunday, April 9th and 10th. I'
Calling all San Francisco Bay area sailors! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:32am 03.01.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/440 I will be at the Strictly Sail Pacific show in Richmond Sarturday and Sunday, April 9th and 10th. I'
Pearson 10M KenHann1 at 7:53am 03.01.16 Pearson 1/3558 Continuing to look for an older Pearson in the 30-33' range. Appreciate hearing any comments on the
Gelcoat Crack in Keel locker (1) thetailwind at 7:12am 03.01.16 Catalina 22 1/602 Hello, I have removed the keel for a restoration and I see a crack at the front of the keel locker.

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Diesel Motor Removal/Transmission/Oil Pan dlochner at 7:51am 03.20.23 Thank you, I would imagine there is also sealant between the engine and trani? No. There are no f
Diesel Motor Removal/Transmission/Oil Pan Plymouth Sailor at 7:37am 03.20.23 Haven't removed a motor, yet. I have removed a transmission. Assuming you can get good access to th
Diesel Motor Removal/Transmission/Oil Pan (2) dlochner at 7:27am 03.20.23 Haven't removed a motor, yet. I have removed a transmission. Assuming you can get good access to the
Winch sizes Joe at 7:04am 03.20.23 Dave is correct. The winch size is stamped on the cap next to the handle socket. To remove the dru
Reversing the Beneteau Oceanis 31 aft cabin door. Scott T-Bird at 6:57am 03.20.23 The doors to my v-berth and aft cabin are held open with a simple stainless steel hook and loop. Th
Keel hoisting line Oday192 (1986) replacement rschuss at 6:43am 03.20.23 Then Centerboard sits inside the stub keel housing. Yes you need to lift the boat. Rudy at D&R Marin
another keel lockdown bolt discussion.... Any Sea at 6:40am 03.20.23 I agree with the lock down responses above. I'm not sure of your logic that the keel lockdown bolt
Reversing the Beneteau Oceanis 31 aft cabin door. FastOlson at 6:32am 03.20.23 Very Common problem on many boats. Unless you are obsessive about privacy, just remove the door. Aft
Keel of Hunter 460 henri at 5:49am 03.20.23 Thank you
Winch sizes dlochner at 4:43am 03.20.23 Usually the winch size is on the top of the winch with the manufacturer's name. For the most part Le
Solo mast stepping/unstepping Timm R Oday25 at 4:35am 03.20.23 Are you referring to the temporary baby stays that keep the gin pole centered ?
Solo mast stepping/unstepping jmczzz at 2:06am 03.20.23 I do find an active link to a 26's manual. but thanks anyway. jimmy
Replaced all my sanitation hoses artboas at 1:15am 03.20.23 All hoses below water line now have double clamps set 180 degrees apart. Thanks for the catch! Gl
Blower issues? artboas at 1:14am 03.20.23
Blower issues? artboas at 1:11am 03.20.23 We had the same problem with the blower. A new relay fixed it. But Art is right. There is one of th
Keel of Hunter 460 JamesG161 at 11:17pm 03.19.23 My 1998 H430 is Lead/Antimony
Keel of Hunter 460 Mikem at 10:32pm 03.19.23 My 2003 466 is lead.
Blower issues? Georgedoyle at 10:02pm 03.19.23 We had the same problem with the blower. A new relay fixed it. But Art is right. There is one of tho
New Gages H280 Crusty Ol Salt at 9:47pm 03.19.23 Ralph, Got an electrician's fish tape ? Yes I do and an 8' fish pole. I also have nylon pull line.
New Gages H280 Ralph Johnstone at 9:23pm 03.19.23 1) Got an electrician's fish tape ? 2) No ? Crimp a bunch of coat hangers together so they behave l

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